Yuba County Demographics

A map of Yuba County's Population by Race

Yuba County, California has an estimated population of 84,507, an increase from the 81,575 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 49.0% White, 30.8% Hispanic, 7.8% Asian, 7.0% Multiracial, 3.8% Black, and 1.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Yuba County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Yuba has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Yuba County, that probability was 64.3% in 2020 and 65.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Yuba County is ranked the 39th most populous county in California, out of 58 counties. Yuba County was ranked the 39th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Yuba County's White Population

41,396 residents of Yuba County, or 49.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Yuba County is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Yuba County ranks 28th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 58 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Yuba County's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Yuba County's population has decreased from 51.2% to 49.0%.

Yuba County is more White than neighboring Sutter County (40.7% White), and Yolo County (41.8% White). Yuba County is less White than neighboring Butte County (65.1% White), Nevada County (80.7% White), and Placer County (65.5% White).

Yuba County's Black Population

3,196 residents of Yuba County, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Yuba County is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Yuba County ranks 15th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 58 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Yuba County's Black population has grown by an estimated 12.9%. Black residents' share of Yuba County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.8%.

Yuba County is more Black than neighboring Sutter County (1.6% Black), Butte County (1.7% Black), Nevada County (0.3% Black), Placer County (1.6% Black), and Yolo County (2.4% Black).

Yuba County's Asian Population

6,633 residents of Yuba County, or 7.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Yuba County is lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Yuba County ranks 21st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 58 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Yuba County's Asian population has grown by an estimated 18.8%. Asian residents' share of Yuba County's population has increased from 6.8% to 7.8%.

Yuba County is more Asian than neighboring Butte County (5.5% Asian), and Nevada County (1.6% Asian). Yuba County is less Asian than neighboring Sutter County (17.5% Asian), Placer County (9.1% Asian), and Yolo County (14.9% Asian).

Yuba County's Hispanic Population

26,003 residents of Yuba County, or 30.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Yuba County is lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Yuba County ranks 26th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 58 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Yuba County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 10.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Yuba County's population has increased from 28.8% to 30.8%.

Yuba County is more Hispanic than neighboring Butte County (20% Hispanic), Nevada County (10.7% Hispanic), and Placer County (15.7% Hispanic). Yuba County is less Hispanic than neighboring Sutter County (32.9% Hispanic), and Yolo County (33.4% Hispanic).

Yuba County's Native American/Other Population

1,372 residents of Yuba County, or 1.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Yuba County is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Yuba County ranks 16th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 58 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Yuba County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 26.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Yuba County's population has decreased from 2.3% to 1.6%.

Yuba County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Nevada County (1% Native American/Other), Placer County (1% Native American/Other), and Yolo County (1.4% Native American/Other). Yuba County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sutter County (2.3% Native American/Other), and Butte County (1.7% Native American/Other).

Yuba County's Multiracial Population

5,907 residents of Yuba County, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Yuba County is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Yuba County ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 58 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Yuba County's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 2.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Yuba County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.0%.

Yuba County is more Multiracial than neighboring Sutter County (5.1% Multiracial), Butte County (5.9% Multiracial), Nevada County (5.7% Multiracial), and Yolo County (6.1% Multiracial). Yuba County is less Multiracial than neighboring Placer County (7.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.